Medical Lab Assistant III - Laboratory - Pathology
- Burlington, ON
- Temporary
- Part-time
Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 0.6 FTE)
Department: Laboratory - Pathology
Union: O.P.S.E.U
Shifts: DaysPosting Date: September 3, 2025Closing Date: September 10, 2025Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on September 10, 2025.About Joseph Brant Hospital:Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .Responsibilities:
- Perform specimen sorting which includes receiving, accessioning, distributing, organizing, and maintaining pre-analytical stability of specimens. This included retrieving and receiving specimens from the OR
- Specimen accessioning, sorting, set up and preparation for grossing in accordance with Histology protocol
- Utilization of a Histology tracking system (ie. Cerebro) to input specimen information
- Referred out specimen packing, including result data entry – Preliminary Unverified
- Inventory control including assessment, receiving, storage and supply management
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance on tissue processor, stainer, embedding centre, cover-slipper, slide-writer, cassette printer and other equipment
- Filing and retrieving specimens, blocks and slides in designated laboratory areas
- Assist Technologists with general duties within the scope of a Laboratory Assistant III including, but not limited to, reagent preparation, set up of minor tests, signing out caseloads, etc.
- Dumping of xylene, alcohol, DAB and other chemicals in a flammable storage room
- General housekeeping including daily, weekly and monthly laboratory tasks in all areas.
- Graduate of Laboratory Assistant course, preferably with certification by the OSMT (with the prerequisite of an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma).
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years recent or current experience in Histology.
- High level of organizational and time management skills; and excellent written and verbal observational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, lifting heavy reagents and supplies, etc.
- Must be able to work days and as required shifts.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.